Tyson Fury has opened up about his strained relationship with his father John, admitting there is 'nothing he can do' to mend the rift. The heavyweight champion, 37, is not on speaking terms with his father, who recently said their bond had been 'completely destroyed' by boxing.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Fury revealed his father is unhappy with his decision to continue fighting. 'My dad's not happy - he wanted me to retire in 2020 after I beat Deontay Wilder,' he said. 'He doesn't want me to box. I suppose any parent wouldn't want their kid to continue.'
Fury, who has seven children with wife Paris, said he is indifferent to whether his father attends his upcoming fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov. 'He might turn up, he might not. He didn't come to the Usyk II fight, so I'm not holding my breath. If he turns up - great. If he doesn't - also great,' he added.
John Fury previously told Playbook Boxing that their relationship was 'destroyed' by the sport, insisting he has never taken money from his son. 'I don't want Tyson's money,' he said. 'But don't forget who built his story when he was a kid.' John also criticised Fury's decision to fight Makhmudov, claiming his son is 'past his best' and that his legs 'aren't there anymore'.
